According to the guidelines for one to qualify to represent the ruling party as MP you should have served at least at provincial level for a minimum effective time of five years, well versed with national issues and should also have been part of the party’s district structures for a five years.

“We got the final list for aspiring candidates for Mashonaland Central province and yes Makamba’s name was there, but according to the national election commission criteria he did not meet the said requirements,” said Kazembe Kazembe.